Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition Is Nintendo’s Cheapest Paid Upgrade Yet
Nintendo fans have been bracing for potentially high price tags on some of the premier first-party releases coming to the Switch 2, but one beloved title is offering a refreshing dose of financial relief. When the *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* Switch 2 edition drops on January 15, it will officially become Nintendo’s least expensive paid upgrade option for the new hardware.
For dedicated fans who already own the life simulator on the original Switch, migrating their island paradise will cost just a mere $5. This exceptionally low price point covers the dedicated upgrade pack necessary to access the Switch 2 enhancements. Naturally, for players jumping in fresh, the full physical and digital editions of the Switch 2 version will retail at the expected $65 price tag.
This $5 fee is a significant departure from Nintendo’s typical approach to its next-gen cross-platform titles. For comparison, premium upgrades for major games such as *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild* (and its sequel, *Tears of the Kingdom*), alongside *Kirby and the Forgotten Land* and *Super Mario Party Jamboree*, all require a substantially higher $20 upgrade cost. It seems that for those looking to enjoy *New Horizons* on the new system, Nintendo has made the transition delightfully easy on the wallet.